Hi all, I'm still here in Jerusalem during the wonderfully long lasting Festival of Lights. These are the photographs that I have taken throughout the 8 days in Jerusalem. Work has been abundant at the Center so I struggled to find time to go out & revel in the celebratory atmosphere that took over the country.
Each night we gathered around Shlomo while he lit the candles & sang the blessing. We sat around the Menorah, drank nana (mint) tea, ate sufganiyot (donuts) and other sweet things while listening to Shlomo tell outrageous stories from his life & of Israeli history.
On Hanukkah Shabbat, I visited both local Ashkenazi & Sefaradi synagogues. I noticed the difference between the two; the different styles of song & the general atmosphere. Although I couldn't understand most of what was being said & sung, I knew it was all to worship the King of the Universe, the great miracle maker so I sat in silence, awe & reverence. I am just so glad to have been able to experience Hanukkah here with the Jews, God's people.
Miss you lots & I truly wish you were here with me.
K
